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TITLE 1 CHAPTER 18 PART 508GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION SCHEDULES (ERRS) ERRS, NEW MEXICO LIVESTOCK BOARD1.18.508.1 ISSUING AGENCY: New Mexico Commission

How to fill out part 508

How to fill out Part 508:

1. Start by reviewing the requirements of Part 508, which is a federal law that requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
2. Familiarize yourself with the specific guidelines outlined in Part 508, including requirements for electronic documents, software applications, websites, and hardware.
3. Determine if your organization or agency is covered under Part 508. Generally, federal agencies, contractors, and organizations receiving federal funding are required to comply with Part 508.
4. Identify the specific components of your electronic and information technology that need to be made accessible. This may include websites, documents, videos, software, and other digital content.
5. Evaluate your current technology to identify any accessibility barriers or issues that need to be addressed to comply with Part 508. This may involve conducting accessibility audits, usability testing, and reviewing user feedback.
6. Develop an accessibility plan that outlines the steps and timeline for improving the accessibility of your technology. This may involve training staff, adopting accessibility standards and best practices, and implementing accessibility features and modifications.
7. Work with designers, developers, content creators, and other stakeholders to ensure that all future technology purchases, deployments, and design decisions comply with the accessibility requirements of Part 508.
8. Implement accessibility features and modifications to make your electronic and information technology compliant with Part 508. This may involve adding alternative text to images, providing closed captions for videos, ensuring proper color contrast, and implementing keyboard accessibility, among other considerations.
9. Test and validate the accessibility modifications you have made to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in Part 508. This may involve conducting usability testing with individuals with disabilities or utilizing automated accessibility testing tools.
10. Continuously monitor and maintain the accessibility of your technology to ensure ongoing compliance with Part 508. This may involve conducting regular accessibility audits, soliciting user feedback, and staying up to date with changes to accessibility standards and guidelines.

Who needs Part 508:

1. Federal agencies: Part 508 applies to all federal agencies, including those at the federal, state, and local levels. Federal agencies must comply with Part 508 to ensure that their electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
2. Government contractors: Any organization or entity that contracts with a federal agency is also required to comply with Part 508. This ensures that technology and services provided to federal agencies meet accessibility standards.
3. Organizations receiving federal funding: If an organization receives federal funding, it must also comply with Part 508. This ensures that federally funded programs and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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What is part 508?

Part 508 refers to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Who is required to file part 508?

Federal agencies and organizations that receive federal funding are required to comply with part 508.

How to fill out part 508?

Part 508 compliance involves ensuring that all electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Specific guidelines and standards are provided by the Access Board.

What is the purpose of part 508?

The purpose of part 508 is to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to electronic and information technology provided by federal agencies.

What information must be reported on part 508?

Part 508 requires reporting on the accessibility status of electronic and information technology, as well as efforts made to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.